THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST
Registration #1100199 · Registered
50 ALBEMARLE STREET LONDON W1S 4BD
The trustees shall pay or apply the income of the trust fund and pay or apply the whole or any part of the capital of the trust fund to such charities or for such charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute uncontrolled discretion think fit. In the medium term the trustees' principal aim will be the continued support of the National Library of Scotland.
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About THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST
THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1100199). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 70/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST reported a total income of £302,707 and total expenditure of £7,114,925, a spending ratio of 2350% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST describes its activities as follows: The trustees shall pay or apply the income of the trust fund and pay or apply the whole or any part of the capital of the trust fund to such charities or for such charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute uncontrolled discretion think fit. In the medium term the trustees' principal aim will be the continued support of the National Library of Scotland. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.
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Latest spending ratio: 2350.4% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £302,707 | £7,114,925 | 2350% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026